Everton have been given the green light to reignite their pursuit of Axel Witsel after his talks with Napoli collapsed, according to a report.

Ronald Koeman’s side had been hopeful that the 27-year-old would become their first marquee signing of what is shaping up to be a record-breaking spending spree this summer.

But Everton appeared to be losing out to Serie A side Napoli in their bid to prise Witsel from Zenit St Petersburg.

However, Sky Italy journalist Gianluca Di Marzio has revealed on his website that the midfielder has grown impatient that Napoli and Zenit have been unable to secure a deal and the potential move now could be off.

This has opened the door to Everton, with the report claiming that Witsel is aware that the Merseysiders are still interested in signing him this summer.

It has been reported that Everton have offered £30million for the midfielder as well as a £100,000-a-week-plus contract.